I'm already planning a winter project. My car is lowered. I need suggestions on "lowered ramps" or whatever is needed to get this car slightly off the ground. Mostly i will need to remove the front bumper and i need to get those clips underneath. I already lifted the car during the summer to install the parts i had too. I just wanted to know if those "lowering car ramps" actually DO work? I'm currently on Eibach Pros. Any links to some good deals on ramps or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Guys.

 

I use a cheap low profile jack I picked up at walmart to get the started. From there I switch to the big craftsman jack. I know some that drive up on pieces of wood... again to get started. Not sure about ramps. Hopefully others will chime in.

 

Low profile jack and jack stands.

 

This

 

I'm only lowered on springs and I have to drive the car onto pieces of wood to get my low profile racing jack under the front of the car.

I'm probably going to buy this soon: http://www.raceramps.com/trak-jax-with-stopper.aspx

 

http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipment/QuickJack/

Worth every penny to me.

 

Hmm... Thanks Everyone. I'll do research into this product. Thanks Kreeker

 

This is AWESOME!

 

You must be careful with handling race ramps. The concept is very clever and cost effective, but they are prone to damage. I've dented and crushed them. My friends have worn out the coating (from sliding them on the ground).

I like these and a low profile jack. They're low enough to push a car on them. This is overlooked an often necessary.

 

scissor jacks FTW!

 

Honest question: Other than price and the fact that the "race ramp" I linked is 0.25" taller than the ramp you linked, why is the "race ramp" more prone to damage? Couldn't you damage the one you linked in the same fashion as the "race ramp". I've read if you drive past the edge of the ramp you will damage it, which I can understand.

I like the price of the one you linked and if I can get my lowered car on to it, I'd be very happy with those ramps!

 

Race ramps are high density foam coated in what looks like truck bed lining. Foam flexes and over time compresses. This flexing causes compression at the leading edge and eventual failure. The casing/coating ruptures. It can also rupture from wear, like sliding them across the floor. The edges wear down and the foam shows through. Once the foam starts showing, the wear accelerates. They will show depressions if the car is left on them for an extended period. I like race ramps. I have 3 sets: One for my big trailer, one for my small trailer, and one set for quick oil changes, etc. They are super useful, but the set for my big trailer (custom made long approach) is only 1 year old and already showing signs of wear. The leading edge sections are already crushed and I use them for 800 lb formula cars.

The injection molded plastic ones (amazon link) will wear too, but last much longer. They also can be damaged if dropped. For the same price you can get 3 sets for the cost of one set of race ramps. I have 2 sets of the amazon ones. They're great for lifting a slammed car up on all 4's to get it on a lift.

Both great products that I couldn't live without.

 

Okay so I guess the "race" distinction comes from them being lighter and easier to transport?

I'll probably go with the ones you linked because as of right now I do not go to the track at all.

The reason I want them is so I can remove the tow hook / jack point access panel before jacking the car up.

 

I have these sold under the Tomioka brand (I think I paid too much) and they're probably the exact same.

One thing to think about, these are made from an extremely brittle plastic. One of them was damaged in shipping so I was sent a free replacement. One of the ones I've been using for a few years finally cracked under load losing a 2" section from the front of the ramp.

Not sure why they had to go with a plastic that's so brittle, but it sucks. If you accidentally drop one of them, they'll shatter.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-...ump-62160.html one of these and a couple 2x4s.